Question: What Is It Like To Ride A Greyhound Bus?

Are Greyhound buses comfortable?

Greyhound buses are comfortable, but if you sit on them for more than four hours the ride can become a real pain. The seats do recline quite far back, so you might be able to get some good sleep. Not including the time spent at bus stops.

What’s it like riding a Greyhound bus?

You meets lots of people on a long greyhound trip. And most of them will be pretty cool. And even the ones that aren’t are pretty darn interesting. I do more listening than talking on the bus and it’s amazing what people will tell you just because you are sitting next to them on an 8 hour leg of a 2 day trip.

Is riding a Greyhound bus safe?

Greyhound buses and stations aren’t actually dangerous, though you may meet some people you’d rather not know. Bus passengers can be odd and most bus stations are in scary run down parts of town. Keep your carry on valuables simple and don’t leave them vulnerable when you sleep or aren’t paying attention.

Why is Greyhound bus so bad?

Because they’re dirt cheap since a destination that would take 3 hours from a to b in a car takes 5 or 6 hours due to detours and layovers. The plain fact is that more poor people take the bus because it is cheap.

Do Greyhound buses stop for food?

We don’t sell food or drink on our buses, so it’s a good idea to stock up on food and drinks before boarding (not alcoholic drinks though, they’re not allowed). But if you forget, the bus does stop frequently (check your itinerary to see how often), and some stops will have places to buy food.

Do you sleep on Greyhound bus?

That’s the fact that there are three consecutive seats next to each other, and if you want to sleep, you can stretch yourself across those three seats— and sleep. That’s a luxury on a Greyhound bus, especially on a very long journey.

Can you talk on the phone on Greyhound?

“ Do not allow your cell phones to ring throughout this bus please as they do and they will disturb Greyhound’s PAYING customers. We are not going to sit up here for four-and-a-half hours listening to cell phones ringing throughout this bus,” he is heard saying in the video.

Do they search your bags on Greyhound?

Allowing law enforcement onboard “Cops routinely board Greyhound buses and ask passengers to search their luggage,” Theshia Naidoo, a legal director with the Drug Policy Alliance, tells ConsumerAffairs. “If a person consents to the search, there is no fourth amendment protections relating to the search.”

Can you bring alcohol on Greyhound?

Food, drinks and accessories: Alcohol is not permitted at all – on board or in under the bus baggage. Snacks, drinks and plastic cutlery are ok on-board. Any glass containers or metal cutlery must be in under the bus baggage. Sharp objects: Most aren’t allowed on board but can be packed in under the bus baggage.

Can you ride Greyhound without ID?

Do I need an ID to board my bus? Yes, Greyhound requires you to present an ID to an agent to board the bus. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements.

Are there toilets on Greyhound buses?

Yes, Greyhound buses in the U.S. have on-board toilets.

Does Greyhound have assigned seating?

We don’t assign seat numbers, so you can take any available seat on the bus. However, we do reserve the front row seats for customers with disabilities, the elderly and unaccompanied children.

Is there WIFI on Greyhound?

Wi-Fi is free on all Greyhound buses, and for all passengers.

Does Greyhound still run?

Whether you need time away from the urban sprawl or are traveling for business, Greyhound has over 50 bus stations in California with regular service to hundreds of destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Are Greyhound buses always late?

Greyhound buses are notorious for being late. So expect to board your bus 30 minutes to an hour after the scheduled boarding time. And that’s on a good day. Depending on why your bus is delayed, you may have to wait anywhere from 4 to 6 hours.